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Crosman Model 38C (.22 cal) |
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S&W K-38 Combat
Masterpiece (38 SPL) |
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Info: Manufacturer/Model: Crosman, Model 38C (.22 cal) Replica Of: Smith & Wesson K-38 Combat Masterpiece (Model 15, 38 SPL) Made In: USA Caliber/Ammunition/Feed: .22, lead pellet, 6-shot revolver Air Source: CO2, 12 g Powerlet Accessories: None Recommended Pellet or BB: H&N Match-Kugeln Weight (lb)/Length (in): 2.4, 9.5 Body Material/Finish/Grips: metal, black, plastic Barrel Length (in)/Material/Rifled: 3.75, steel ,yes Trigger Action: SA/DA Trigger Pull (lbs)/Adjustable: 9.6 (DA), 4.8 (SA), no Sights (front/rear): fixed, fully adjustable Velocity (fps): 350 Sound Level (dB): 100 Thickness of Pellet Holder (in): 0.356 Manufactured Dates: 1964 - 1976 Condition/Manual/Box: 95%, yes, no Serial Number: 117980460 |
Comments:
The Crosman 38C is an excellent replica of the S&W K-38 Combat
Masterpiece. The model shown here is the second variant
(1973-1976) with a plastic rear sight in .22 caliber (this
particular specimen has a metal cylinder instead of a plastic
one). All of the Crosman 38 series of pistols have metal frames
with two-piece plastic grips. The United States Air Force used the Crosman 38C and 38T for weapons training in the early 1960's to
simulate the standard issue S&W K-38. The 38C can be fired
in both single-action and double-action mode. The single-action
trigger has a crisp break. This
gun is capable of very good accuracy, especially in
single-action mode, producing groups around 0.30". The muzzle
velocity (332 fps) is pretty good for a .22 cal CO2
pistol with a 3.75" barrel. Loading pellets into the non-removable pellet cylinder
is a bit cumbersome. The Crosman 38 series of CO2
pistols represents some of the best airguns Crosman, or anyone
else, ever made and they are still prized by collectors.
Owner's
Manual for Crosman 38C-.22 cal (.pdf) Performance: Measurements were made on 7/30/06 at a temperature of 84 ºF and 14' elevation. A ten shot string was fired from a bench rest at 15' using H&N Match-Kugeln pellets (13.4 gr). The highest velocity measured was 338 fps, the lowest was 313 fps (average of the 10-shot string was 332 fps). A six shot string fired with open sights grouped at 0.30". Click the thumbnail below to see a larger image. Click here for a description of the measurement methods.
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Right Profile: The Model 38C (.22) is one of four pistols in the
Crosman 38 series that includes the 38C (.177), 38T (.22), and
38T (.177).
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Front View: |
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Left Side Markings: |
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Loading Pellets: Pellets are loaded into the non-removable 6-shot rotating cylinder by pulling the "loader" back and dropping a pellet into the exposed groove. Sliding the loader forward seats the pellet in the cylinder. This particular gun has a metal rotating cylinder (instead a plastic cylinder found in most 2nd variant 38C's), which might have been added by a previous owner or might have been Crosman's way of using up old parts when making new guns. |
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Loading CO2: The left-hand grip is held on by clamping to the CO2 bulb, so an empty cylinder must be kept in the gun to keep the grip on. |
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